Singing Cosplayer Hikari Collaborates with Upcoming Vietnamese Trackmaker in Latest Remix!

“Yume to Hazakura Remix” Jacket Cover

A new remix version of Singing Cosplayer Hikari's cover of "Yume To Hazakura" (lyrics and music by Gekkoh Aoki) has been released in collaboration with Vietnamese trackmakers Nya and Starling, who have over 480,000 YouTube channel subscribers. Singing Cosplayer Hikari is an international cover singer of anime and vocaloid songs, mainly on YouTube, TikTok and other social networking sites and has released a total of 27 cover song videos on YouTube, with a total of over 8.7 million views. Among them, the video of "Yume To Hazakura" has received more than 2.47 million views on YouTube and this cover song reached number one on the J-Pop charts in 14 countries and still ranks high on the J-Pop charts around the world.

In addition, Singing Cosplayer Hikari collaborated with comedian/bodybuilder Nakayama Kinni-kun to release a cover of "Muscle Please!(Onegai Muscle)",the opening theme song of TV anime "How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?., as a major distribution release from Yoshimoto Music on January 26. The song is aired as the ending theme song for the Japanese national TV network of Kansai Television / Fuji Television Network, "Doyou wa nanisuru!?”. And the music video has received more than 1.42 million views on YouTube and Nico Nico Douga combined. The song ranked 6th on the LINE MUSIC music video chart in the first week, and 10th in the second week. And on the USEN monthly request ranking chart for February,March 1st, ranked 3rd. It is expected to become a distribution hit in Japan as well.

Be sure to check out the the music video for the remix below, along with the streaming link for it here!

Check Out SKY-HI’s First Single of 2022, ‘JUST BREATHE’, A Collab with Stray Kids Production Unit 3RACHA!

“JUST BREATHE feat. 3RACHA of Stray Kids” Digital Jacket Cover

SKY-HI has released his first single of 2022, a collaboration with production unit 3RACHA. The track, “JUST BREATHE feat. 3RACHA of Stray Kids”, was released this past week across all digital streaming platforms. 3RACHA is a production unit made up of Bang Chan, Changbin and HAN; they are a sub-unit of ultra-hot Korean boyband Stray Kids.

“JUST BREATHE feat. 3RACHA of Stray Kids” is an experimental, dramatic track produced by UTA, who has worked with artists from Japan and abroad such as Daichi Miura, BTS, AI and TWICE. SKY-HI, Bang Chan, Changbin and HAN worked together to produce the lyrics and toplines.

Each drawing on their own unique style, the four artists express their “reason to exist” through the lyrics, a theme that is in sync with these difficult times. As the track progresses from one phase to the next, the technical and emotional rap lyrics in Japanese, Korean and English leave a deep and lasting impression, echoing what so many of us feel – in sometimes shocking ways.

Along with the new single, the music video for “JUST BREATHE” has also been released. For this fully-CG video, a playable game program was created to resemble a driving videogame, with the “player” controlling the movement of a buggy ridden by SKY-HI and 3RACHA as well as a motorbike ridden by SKY-HI, moving through a virtual space while synchronized with the sound frequency of the drum line. The video makes use of cutting-edge tech to fuse the chaos of the modern world with the track’s dynamic vision.

Keep an eye on SKY-HI and 3RACHA, so you don’t miss the changing of an era. Be sure to check out the music video for “JUST BREATH” below, along with the streaming link for the track here!

TK from Ling tosite sigure Announces Striking New Singles with Guest Vocalist Koshi Inaba!

TK from Ling tosite sigure announced two new songs with guest vocalist Koshi Inaba (B’z), which will be released as a double A-side single “As long as I love / Scratch (with Koshi Inaba)” on March 16. 

“As long as I love (with Koshi Inaba)” is a rock number with lyrics written by Inaba and music composed by TK. This song with Inaba’s powerful vocals along with TK’s intense guitars and his typical roller coaster-like composition will make everyone explode with excitement. On the contrary, “Scratch (with Koshi Inaba)” is a stunning ballad with a sad, solemn piano and strings, and the powerful voices of the two singers will touch all hearts. 

“Scratch (with Koshi Inaba)” will be used in an animated advertisement for “Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty” which will be released on February 18. This is the latest product of the original strategic trading card game “Magic: The Gathering” which has over 40 million players and fans worldwide. The song will be available on YouTube and other sites from noon on February 16 and will also be available for pre-order on music distribution sites on February 17. 

This collaboration came about from TK’s strong respect for B’z which impacted him since he started playing the guitar during his schooldays. To close off the 10th anniversary of TK’s solo project, he sent Koshi Inaba a demo and the project became reality. 

In October 2021, on the occasion of TK’s 10th anniversary solo project, he released a best album “egomaniac feedback” including new songs and those collaboration songs with various musicians created a buzz. 

In November, when Spotify had their 5th anniversary in Japan and announced various rankings, TK’s song “unravel”, which was the opening theme song for the anime “Tokyo Ghoul” released in 2014, ranked first in the “most played Japanese songs overseas” ranking. It will soon reach a total of 200 million streams and has a great reputation overseas, especially in Europe and the United States. The new single with Koshi Inaba, Japan’s leading vocalist who needs no further introduction, is a must listen to.  

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<Comment from TK (Ling tosite sigure)>

I’d always stay in my room, constantly playing B’z on my guitar. Their sound fascinated everybody and of course I was also blown away by their sound too. In this dream-like collaboration, Inaba-san listened and paid close attention to all my detailed requests. It was surreal and every single moment that he was involved in has been engraved in my new musical DNA. The voice that could be heard right next to me, sounded even more radiant than ever before, and it felt like an essential element was being poured from an unreachable place. The person that opened the doors to music for me, continues to be an overwhelming existence that still shook my heart, and it was a collaboration filled with joy. I hope that this song will leave a lasting impression for many people. 

Koshi Inaba

<Comment from Koshi Inaba>

When I was approached about this project, I had no idea what TK and I would be able to create together. So, we started on the premise that if we create something interesting and we’re both satisfied, then we would release it. And the moment I listened to the first demo he sent me, all my hesitations disappeared, and I let the momentum of TK’s creativity take over and ran with it until the end. TK is a musician with great ears, open-minded with lots of ideas and above all has the ability to hold stimulating conversations. I am grateful for the wonderful musical experience. And, of course, the finished song is amazing.

As we look forward to the upcoming release be sure to pre-order the single here!

Azusa Tadokoro Ventures Into a New Land with Latest Release!

“Hakoniwa no Kofuku” Digital Jacket Cover

Popular voice actress-turned-vocalist Azusa Tadokoro who has been active in voice acting in many anime productions, has released her first digital single, “Hakoniwa no Kofuku” across all digital music streaming platforms. She revealed her photos as an artist, the album cover and music video on the 5th of January. This latest image using diorama, where she wore a sensational red costume, is showing the world of the song with a totally different approach than what she has done before in any other of her music videos. Lyrics are written by Kosuke Oki and the song and arrangement are done by Kanda John. The pair have worked together already for her 4th album Waver. This new song is the ending theme song for the TV anime “In the Land of Leadale” which is going to air from 5th January 2022.  

Be sure to check out the music video in question below along with the streaming link for “Hakoniwa no Kofuku” here!

Aira Yuuki Brings A Brand New Promise With Latest Release!

The cover art, a tracklist, and a teaser video have been released for vocalist Aira Yuuki’s 15th single “A Promise,” which is also the ending theme song of the anime series The World’s Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat! The lead song, “A Promise,” is a melancholic yet warm chill-wave ballad that describes the feelings of someone pining for their lover under the moonlight. It was arranged by Masayuki Hasuo (siraph, ex. School Food Punishment) and opens up new frontiers for him musically. This track will be released ahead of the rest of the album this past week across all digital music streaming platforms.

The second track is another version of “A Promise” sung by Dia, the anime’s heroine voiced by Reina Ueda. The lyrics perfectly describe the character’s feelings, so it’s a must-listen for fans of the anime! The third track is “Awkward Love,” which was based on an actual couple. It is a jazzy-pop song that describes a clumsy but innocent pair of lovers.

Samples will be available ahead of the release date, so please check them out along with the track here!